You’ll embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania fly-in safari that seamlessly combines the thrill of aerial exploration with the raw beauty of two iconic national parks: Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Your adventure begins with a flight to the plains of the Serengeti, where mesmerizing landscapes and abundant wildlife await. You’ll witness the great migration, a natural phenomenon that unfolds before your eyes. The journey continues with a ground expedition to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Life on Safari
Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. A picnic lunch will be prepared, after which you will immediately begin your first game drive in the Central Serengeti.
This region is famous for its rich wildlife diversity, including zebras, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, topis, hartebeests, elands, and many other species. You will also begin your search for Serengeti’s big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
The Central Serengeti is also home to vast plains where you may witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the savannah, alongside elephants, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
After an exciting game drive, you will head to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera is busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, depart for Northern Serengeti, enjoying a full-day game drive en route.
This region is part of the Great Wildebeest Migration corridor, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of fresh grazing. The journey follows seasonal rains, with wildlife constantly shifting across the ecosystem.
You may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife along the way.
Arrive in the Northern Serengeti in the evening and settle into your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Northern Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–October (river crossings) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Mara River – Mid-range tented camp
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After an early breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in between. This region is world-famous for dramatic river crossings, where wildebeest face powerful Nile crocodiles while attempting to cross the Mara River.
The Serengeti is also home to Africa’s largest lion population. You may witness predators working together in coordinated hunts—one of nature’s most powerful wildlife spectacles.
After a full day of exploration, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Northern Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Mara River – Mid-range tented camp
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Along the way, continue enjoying wildlife sightings as you exit the Serengeti ecosystem. The drive offers scenic views of rolling savannahs and wildlife-rich landscapes.
Arrive in Karatu in the evening and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge – Mid-range lodge in Karatu
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed picnic lunch.
Descend into the crater floor, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and enjoy a full-day game drive. The crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife.
You may spot the endangered black rhino, along with elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, cheetahs, and hippos. Lunch will be served at the Ngoitoktok hippo pool, a scenic picnic site surrounded by wildlife.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, driver
- International Flight
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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